Company: Celerity Job Title: Solution Architect Salary: $160 - $185K Annually DOE + bonus potential Location: Remote (work for home eligible) Light travel may be required Company Overview: Celerity is a consulting firm specializing in system integration solutions for the utilities and energy sectors. We empower organizations by converting complex data into actionable intelligence to mitigate risk, optimize assets, and maximize project outcomes. Our background and expertise allow us to deliver Field Service Management (FSM) solutions, driving digital transformation and operational excellence for our clients. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with over 10 years of expertise in Field Service Management tools and a strong background in the utilities and energy industries. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of the FSM solution, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry best practices. This role will also be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design and Architecture: - Lead the design of comprehensive FSM solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients in the utilities and energy sectors. - Develop detailed architectural blueprints that outline system integrations, data flows, and technical specifications. - Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry standards and best practices. Technical Leadership: - Provide technical guidance and oversight during the implementation of FSM solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural designs and project timelines. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts, to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery. - Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform solution design and implementation strategies. Client Engagement: - Engage with clients to understand their business processes, requirements, and challenges. - Translate client needs into functional and technical requirements, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. - Present architectural solutions and design decisions to clients, articulating the benefits and rationale behind chosen approaches. Team Building and Mentorship: - Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. - Define team roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations to ensure clarity and accountability. - Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and knowledge of FSM solutions. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement: - Establish and enforce best practices for solution design, coding standards, and system integrations. - Conduct regular code and design reviews to ensure quality and adherence to architectural standards. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in solution delivery. Educational Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. - Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) is preferred. Required Skills and Experience: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in implementing Field Service Management solutions, with a significant focus on the utilities and energy industries. - Proven track record of leading complex FSM implementations, and integrating with existing technology stack (ERP, CRM, CIS, BI, Datawarehouse, etc.). - Experience with development of Web-based business applications, using some of the following: XML, JSON, HTML 5, Angular JS, etc. - Experience with planning, designing, and developing integration solutions to integrate with enterprise systems using SOAP & REST web services - Strong understanding of utility operations, asset management, and regulatory compliance. - Demonstrated experience in team building and leadership, with the ability to inspire and develop talent. - Excellent project management skills, including proficiency in project planning, execution, and risk management. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients and stakeholders at all levels. - Technical proficiency in FSM software platforms, system integration, and data analytics. - Ability to travel to client site (domestic and(or) international) as required and defined per project requirements. Preferred Skills: - Experience with Click or similar FSM platform and its applications in the utilities sector and(or) familiarity with FSM tools. - Consulting background with experience in client-facing roles delivering high-impact programs. - Familiarity with GIS integration and mobile workforce management solutions. - Knowledge of emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and Machine Learning as they apply to Field Service Management. - Professional certifications in solution architecture or relevant technical areas. The salary range for this position is provided in good faith and is subject to variation based on geographic location, candidate experience, and market conditions. Final compensation will be determined after a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications and alignment with the role. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws—including but not limited to those in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and other jurisdictions—we disclose salary ranges to promote equity and transparency. Where required by law, compensation and benefits information will be included in job postings or made available upon request. This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and standards of the position but is not exhaustive. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties that are reasonably related to their role and consistent with company policies and applicable labor laws. Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification. We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes: HEALTH & WELL-BEING - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance PEACE OF MIND - Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) - Flexible Spending Account - Health Savings Account - Basic Life/AD&D - 401(k) plan WORK/LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Off - Company Holidays - Leave of Absence - Flexible Work Schedules ADDITIONAL PERKS - Employee Referral Program - Professional Development - Charitable Contribution Match Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field. See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/ Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position is open to individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

• Create architectural drawings from basic design through detailed design stages, including plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings. • Produce detailed drawings required for cost estimation and support quantity takeoff processes. • Translate design intent into clear and constructible architectural drawings. • Ensure drawings meet project specifications and quality standards. • Collaborate with internal teams to maintain drawing accuracy and consistency. • Maintain organized documentation and manage drawing updates and revisions. • Contribute to improving drafting quality and project workflows.

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity The Senior Enterprise Architect (EA) is a senior strategic technology leader responsible for aligning business strategy with enterprise-wide architectural direction. The role provides vision, governance, and oversight across business, application, data, technology, and security domains to ensure Velera’s capabilities evolve cohesively, securely, and sustainably. The Sr. EA works closely with executives, Strategic Portfolio Managers (SPMs), Portfolio Managers (PMs), and Product leadership to evaluate new ideas, shape strategic demand, and translate early concepts into actionable architectural deliverables. Through structured discovery engagements, the Sr EA transforms business ideas into statements of architecture that define architectural epics, high-level estimates, architecture tiers (1, 2, or 3), required standards, and architectural building blocks. The Sr EA acts as the strategic bridge between SPM/PM (strategy) and Solution Architects (technical solution) by providing SAs with the architectural requirements, context, and constraints needed to design scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. This role oversees the enterprise continuum, architecture repository, capability models, roadmaps, and governance processes to ensure alignment across teams and adherence to enterprise standards. This position demands deep technical breadth, business acumen, enterprise modeling expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while elevating architectural maturity across the organization. Day In The Life Strategic Architecture, Planning & Governance - Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture vision, standards, principles, and reference models. - Ensure alignment of enterprise architecture with organizational strategy, capability maturity priorities, and multi-year roadmaps. - Govern architecture compliance through ARB, PTB, PTO, and other architectural oversight frameworks. - Maintain and evolve the enterprise architecture repository and the enterprise continuum. Portfolio Discovery, Demand Shaping & Architectural Intake - Partner with Strategic Portfolio Managers (SPMs) and Portfolio Managers (PMs) during Discovery Sessions to translate business ideas into structured architectural concepts. - Create Statements of Architecture capturing: - Architectural epics - Architectural stakeholders - Architectural dependencies - High-level estimate ranges - Architecture categories (Tier 1, 2, or 3) - Standards, patterns, and required architectural building blocks in scope for the “project” - Ensure architectural decisions and constraints are documented early to reduce downstream risk and enhance delivery predictability. - Provide SPMs and PMs with data-driven architectural insights supporting prioritization, investment decisions, and portfolio planning. - Partnering with enablement/intake, act as the architectural authority, determining what must escalate to Solution Architecture, Platform Engineering, or the Architecture Review Board. Bridge Between Strategy and Solution Architecture - Serve as the strategic handoff point between SPM/PM and Solution Architects: - EAs define enterprise direction and architectural requirements - SAs design technical solutions within those boundaries Business, Data, Application & Technology Architecture - Partnering with Center of Excellence/Business Process Team, perform business capability modeling, gap analysis, value stream analysis, and business scenario development. - Expand and mature the enterprise data architecture footprint and its relationships to business and application architectures. - Develop architecture artifacts including matrices, diagrams, principles, architecture building blocks, and future-state models. - Perform modeling in EA Sparx, Prolaborate, or similar tools using TOGAF and ArchiMate standards. Enterprise Road mapping & Technology Strategy - Build and maintain long-term technology, application, and data roadmaps aligned with business strategy. - Assess emerging technologies and trends for enterprise adoption and competitive advantage. - Lead technology rationalization, end-of-support planning, and modernization strategy. - Owns architectural oversight across the entire portfolio, ensuring consistency, reuse, and alignment across all initiatives, programs and delivery teams. Risk, Compliance & Operational Readiness - Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory standards (PCI, PII, etc.). - Evaluate architectures for security, scalability, performance, resilience, and interoperability. - Guide design decisions related to HA, DR, BCP, and operational effectiveness. Leadership, Collaboration & Communication - Coach, mentor, and guide various levels of architects, engineers, analysts, and other technical stakeholders. - Lead and participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB), Architecture’s Community of Practice (COP), and technical steering groups. - Communicate architectural vision and decisions to executive, business, and technical audiences. - Foster collaboration across business and technology domains. - EAs define the enterprise architecture direction, standards, patterns, and guardrails; Solution Architects apply these during detailed technical solution design. - Provide SAs with the architectural context, standards, epics, constraints, and modeling outputs required to begin solution design. - Ensure consistency and reusability across solutions by guiding SAs to follow established enterprise patterns and building blocks. - Serve as escalation point for complex cross-domain design decisions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. - Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred. - TOGAF 9+ required; SAFe preferred. - Cloud architecture certifications (Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect) preferred. - Additional leadership or professional certifications (e.g., Open CA Level 2/3, ITIL, CISSP/CISM) a plus. - 10–15+ years of Enterprise Architecture or closely related senior architecture roles - 15+ years of IT, engineering, or technology leadership experience - 12–15+ years of planning, designing, and governing enterprise‑class solutions - 10+ years in financial services, banking, or payments Architecture Leadership Experience A Sr. EA should have demonstrable leadership beyond solution execution: - Led architecture across multiple product lines, business domains, or portfolios - Chaired or co‑chaired Architecture Review Boards (ARB), Centers of Practice, or technical governance bodies - Directed and matured enterprise‑wide architecture practices, reference models, and capability frameworks - Proven experience influencing VP‑ and SVP‑level stakeholders and driving alignment among senior leaders - Led major enterprise transformation initiatives (e.g., cloud modernization, platform consolidation, data modernization) Enterprise Modeling & Framework Expertise The EA role requires competency — a Sr. EA requires mastery: - TOGAF 9+ expert‑level proficiency - Deep applied experience with ArchiMate, Sparx EA/Prolaborate, enterprise capability modeling, roadmapping - Has built multi‑year enterprise roadmaps, published architecture standards, and driven enterprise adoption - Experience leading federated architecture practices across multiple stakeholder groups Strategic & Portfolio Experience A Sr. EA operates closer to executive strategy: - Direct partnership with executives, SPMs, PMs, CFO/finance partners, and enterprise planning groups - Experience driving enterprise‑level prioritization, strategic planning, and investment governance - Ability to convert ambiguous enterprise problems into enterprise strategies, frameworks, and capability models Technology Breadth & Deep Expertise While the EA role requires broad knowledge, the Sr. EA should show: - Recognized expert across at least four architecture domains (business, app, data, tech, security) - Deep specialization in at least one (ex: cloud architecture, data platforms, integration architecture, cybersecurity) - Experience governing modern enterprise architectures at scale: - Multi‑cloud & hybrid cloud - Containerization & microservices - API & integration platforms - Enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Cosmos, etc.) - Enterprise‑level security & compliance frameworks Cross‑Domain & Cross‑Portfolio Governance The Sr. EA elevates from portfolio to enterprise authority: - Governed architectural standards across the entire organization - Proven experience ensuring cross‑team consistency, reuse, and standardization - Led enterprise architecture maturity programs and continuous improvement initiatives Leadership (Even Without Direct Reports) While the EA role has no supervisory responsibility, Sr. EA typically includes leadership: - Mentored and developed architects - Helped build career ladders, role definitions, and competency models - Led communities of practice, working groups, and architecture learning initiatives #LI-LM1 About Velera At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE! Pay Equity $110,100.00 - $143,100.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! - Competitive wages - Medical with telemedicine - Dental and Vision - Basic and Optional Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Maternity, Parental, Family Care - Community Volunteer Time Off - 12 Paid Holidays - Company Paid Disability Insurance - 401k (with employer match) - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Supplemental Insurance - Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Tuition Reimbursement - Wellness program - Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.

• Deliver successful discovery, analysis and design workshops for small to medium teams of both technical and non-technical backgrounds that shape and influence the customer’s use cases and architecture design decisions. • Scope delivery projects and guiding customers through successful pilot and production deployments. • Design, create and deliver content that enables the broader Red Hat organization to sell (presales), service (consulting) and support (GSS) our cloud solutions at scale. • Work closely with product business units, product engineering, consulting, support, and sales to ensure a world-class customer experience with Red Hat’s products. • Contribute to the development of repeatable methodologies and tools designed to scale Red Hat’s services capabilities, promote repeatable customer engagements, and lower delivery risk. • Demonstrate thought leadership in Devops community by producing world-class white papers, webinars; code contributions to relevant projects; and speaking at industry leading conferences. • Travel frequently (30-40 weeks per year) to work alongside leading financial services, retail, telecommunications, and institutional customers.